Tactical Testing

TACTICAL TESTING

Netball Tactical Knowledge Test

Daniel’s answers are in red and Stuart’s in green:

1.      How long does a netball game last and in what parts is it played? (e.g. football is played in two halves 45 minutes each)

4 x 15 minutes

4 quarters.. 10 minutes per quarter.

2.      Using the image below, what are the starting positions of all the players?

3.      Where on the court is the Goal Shooter allowed to travel?

Goal circle

In the opposing teams semi circle.

4.      What is the role of the Centre player, and therefore which skills would you consider essential?

Help defend and attack, vision, awareness communication. 

The role of the centre player is to attack and defend.. a good level of fitness and cognitive skills.

5.      Which player would you expect to receive a Centre pass and why?

The Centre players because they cover the centre part of the court

The forward player would receive a centre pass to be able to shoot.

6.      What tactics could you use at a centre pass?

I don’t know

Centre pass … From the chest as it is quick and direct.

7.      What is zone defense?

A position

All players defending an area as oppose to the opposing player.

8.      What is man-on-man marking, and what are the benefits and disadvantages?

You mark someone defensively close to them, benefits hard for attacker to pass or shot, disadvantage more likely to cause a fool. 

Following the opposing player whether they have the ball or not.. advantage that you are close to them at all times.. disadvantage, you have to be quick and follow their every move.

9.      What is a replayed ball and why is it not permitted?

I don’t know

No idea

10.  What is meant by the term marking ball side and why is it necessary in defense?

Balls side is being in-between your goal and they player with the ball

Making sure you are between the ball and the player.